Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Director, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ. ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐. ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฐ๐๐ง was h๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก the ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ by ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ง๐๐จ (USM) on September 30, 2023. The Regional Office Xll director, received the prestigious plaque in recognition of his remarkable achievements and contributions in the realm of public and government service. With his dynamic leadership, the DOST XII has consistently exhibited best practices, pushing forth aggressive development programs which have significantly bettered the community. With his guidance, government initiatives have been effectively safeguarded, ensuring the enhancement of the general public’s quality of life and advocating research and development. With his accomplishments, stands a beacon of inspiration for his fellow USM alumni, exemplifying the true essence of bringing honor and glory to one’s alma mater. The award was bestowed to Engr. Malawan by Dr. Paul John B. Ongcoy, the USM MIT-Alumni President, during the grand USM Alumni Homecoming in Kabacan, Cotabato.